2008 Foretravel Phenix
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2008 Foretravel Phenix. Newest first.
Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain 2004-2019 U270, U295, U320, Nimbus, Phenix, Realm, and ih-45 motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Foretravel will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2018. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-936-564-8367, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Foretravel motorcoach (foretravel) IS recalling certain model year 2007-2010 phenix and 2007-2011 nimbus recreational vehicles equipped with se-gi windows. the adhesive bond on some panels between the glass portion and the hinge may de-bond, allowing the panel to detach and fall from the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this occurred during travel it could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy
Foretravel will notify owners, and IS working with se-gi products to develop remedy instructions and obtain parts. the recall began on june 21, 2012. owners may contact foretravel motorcoach, inc. At 1-800-547-0712.
Foretravel IS recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 phenix and nimbus motorhome chassis equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies p/nos. 6562618, 6565118, 77025-001, 77025-002, 77025-501, 77050-004, supplied by kongsberg automotive. Some assemblies could contain a drive pin that IS below specification and may become…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the drive pin becomes disengaged on the brake pedal assembly, it could result in a loss of vehicle braking function and/or cause the brake pedal to interfere with the throttle pedal function. either condition could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Foretravel IS working with kongsberg to remedy these motorhomes. please see kongsberg's defect report 09e-064. the remedy will be performed by foretravel free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin during january 2010. owners may contact foretravel at 1-800-955-6226.
Certain recreational vehicles equipped with driver seats built by villa international fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." the lower slide rails of the air suspension can fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, separation of the seat from the seat pedestal may lead to personal injury of the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Dealers will install two reinforcement tethers between the front of the seat pedestal and the top of the air suspension free of charge. the recall began on november 30, 2007. owners may contact foretravel at 936-564-8367.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10209057Monthly report january 2022
- 10160082Outback FXR-Silverleaf Update will set charging parameters to charge batteries fully.
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